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PRODUCTION AREA - Selected vineyards on the island of Pantelleria.GRAPE VARIETY - Moscato di Alessandria known as ZibibboTYPE - Passito Fortified WineCLASSIFICATION - Pantelleria Passito Liquoroso DOC (Designation ofControlled Origin).SOIL - Of volcanic origin, very dark and rich in macro- and micro-elements.VINES - Grown on classic fruit tree style vines, in groups protected fromstrong African winds and on Gujot supports in the province of Trapani.CLIMATE - Hot, arid and very windy, insularHARVEST - By hand, advanced ripening, in the second ten days of September.VINIFICATION - After harvesting, part of the grapes are left to dry in the sunfor about 20 days directly on soil. So we have passola, rich in sugars, thatit is then added to the fresh must. This is then fermented until it reaches analcohol level of 5° - 6°. Addition of distilled wine until 15° is reached to stopthe fermentation process and preserve most of the must’s sugars and theiraromas.AGEING - A period of 5-6 months in vitrified cement vats. At least 6 monthsin bottles.TASTING NOTEColor - intense yellow gold with amber and topaz hues.Bouquet - full, rich with aroma of muscat, raisins, apricot jam with hints ofvanilla.Flavour - soft, full and sweet, well-structured, intensely aromatic of apricot,persistent taste of dried figs.ALCOHOL CONTENT - 15,5 % vol.SUGAR CONTENT - 130 g/l.SERVING TEMPERATURE - As aperitif 10° - 12° C. As dessert wine and asmeditation wine 14° - 16° C.RECOMMENDED WITH - Excellent aperitif with patè de foie gras. Match well with dried fruit dessert, jam and chocolate.STORAGE - In a cool place, (13°-15°C) with low humidity away from the light.LIFE - For several years in cellars with suitable conditions.